Historic Catasauqua Preservation Association

Description:

HCPA traces its beginnings to 1983 when a small group of residents banded together to prepare applications for the establishment of two national historic districts in the Borough of Catasauqua (Lehigh County, Pennsylvania); the Biery’s Port Historic District and the Mansion District.

Since then, HCPA has worked to revive and maintain the towpath along the canal thru Catasauqua and to preserve The Biery House at 8 Race St, its Summer Kitchen, and the Deily Coal Yard, Scale House and Mule Barn – all between Union and Race St along the Canal. HCPA has secured 6 of the 7 State Historic Markers in the borough and rededicated the original George Taylor House marker.

HCPA created an art gallery and museum at their 8 Race St headquarters featuring the borough’s history and architecture. HCPA remains active as an organizer and volunteer in the community for events such as Fest O’Fall and the recent Old Home Week celebration. In addition, our members enact their passion for historic preservation through biennial home and garden tours that highlight Catasauqua’s rich history.

You can visit by appointment or by stopping by 8 Race St the first and third Sundays of each month from May through September.